1899 Hoffenheim 1-1 FSV Mainz 05 – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates 1899 Hoffenheim at 49% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this 1899 Hoffenheim vs FSV Mainz 05 encounter.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Bundesliga clash, Regular Season - 12 as 1899 Hoffenheim welcome FSV Mainz 05 to PreZero Arena. Kick-off is set for Sunday 26 November 2023 at 16:30 UTC.
Form Guide
1899 Hoffenheim — All Games: 6W 1D 3L from 10 Bundesliga outings this season, averaging 1.90 points per game. Last five: W L W L D. They are averaging 2.20 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 90% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone. This season is still relatively young for 1899 Hoffenheim, so this record blends games from this season and last.
1899 Hoffenheim's form when playing at home: 5W 0D 5L across 10 games at PreZero Arena this term (1.50 PPG). They are averaging 2.10 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Both teams have scored in 90% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Across all Bundesliga games this season, FSV Mainz 05 have recorded 1W 4D 5L from 10 outings — 0.70 PPG. Last five: D L D W D. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 2.00 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.00 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for FSV Mainz 05, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in Bundesliga this season, FSV Mainz 05 have posted 0W 5D 5L from 10 away outings — 0.50 PPG. Away from home they average 0.90 goals scored and 2.30 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
1899 Hoffenheim carry the stronger recent momentum — 1.20 PPG ahead of their opponents on 1.90 vs 0.70. The form data is a point in their favour, and where the price allows, it is the cleaner directional bet.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. 1899 Hoffenheim register both teams scoring in 90% of relevant matches, FSV Mainz 05 in 60% (using home/away splits) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
Head to Head
The rivalry is an even one: 1 wins apiece for 1899 Hoffenheim, 3 for FSV Mainz 05 and 0 shared spoils from 4 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
The 4 previous meetings have averaged 2.5 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 4 Mar 2023, ended 0–1 with FSV Mainz 05 winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading Patterns
1899 Hoffenheim in-play and half-time data (45 games, 22 at home): they score before half-time in 91% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 60% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 77% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 77% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 49%.
FSV Mainz 05 in-play and half-time data (45 games, 22 at away): they score before half-time in 86% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 62% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 64% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 68% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 40%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — 1899 Hoffenheim 73% and FSV Mainz 05 64% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (1899 Hoffenheim 67% | FSV Mainz 05 67%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects 1899 Hoffenheim 2.06 xG and FSV Mainz 05 1.48 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: 1899 Hoffenheim attack 0.973 / defence 1.270 | FSV Mainz 05 attack 0.793 / defence 1.106. League average goals — home 1.913 / away 1.470. Data: 45 1899 Hoffenheim games / 45 FSV Mainz 05 games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: 1899 Hoffenheim 49% | Draw 26% | FSV Mainz 05 26%. Fair-value odds: 1899 Hoffenheim 2.04 | Draw 3.85 | FSV Mainz 05 3.85. 1899 Hoffenheim hold a narrow Poisson edge at 49% — the draw (26%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 69% | BTTS probability 70% | Total xG 3.54. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 69% — a total xG of 3.54 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 70% reflects that both xG figures (2.06 / 1.48) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Summary & Verdict
FSV Mainz 05 lead the H2H ledger, but 1899 Hoffenheim carry stronger current form — do not let history alone dictate your assessment.
The Poisson model's primary lean is 1899 Hoffenheim at 49% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 26% draw probability, Draw No Bet on 1899 Hoffenheim offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
On the goals line, Poisson's 3.54 combined xG gives a 69% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 3.6 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 70% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: 1899 Hoffenheim 90% | FSV Mainz 05 60% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: 1899 Hoffenheim vs FSV Mainz 05 | Competition: Bundesliga, Regular Season - 12 | Venue: PreZero Arena • Kick-off: Sunday 26 Nov 2023, 16:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: 1899 Hoffenheim 49% | Draw 26% | FSV Mainz 05 26% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 69% | BTTS 70% | xG 1899 Hoffenheim 2.06 / FSV Mainz 05 1.48 • Poisson strength factors: 1899 Hoffenheim attack 0.973 / def 1.270 | FSV Mainz 05 attack 0.793 / def 1.106 | league avg home 1.913 / away 1.470 • Poisson stance: 1899 Hoffenheim (49%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.06
1899 Hoffenheim xG
Expected Goals
1.48
FSV Mainz 05 xG
70%
BTTS
89%
Over 1.5
69%
Over 2.5
47%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does 1899 Hoffenheim vs FSV Mainz 05 kick off?
1899 Hoffenheim vs FSV Mainz 05 kicked off at 16:30 on Sunday 26 November 2023 at PreZero Arena.
What was the final score in 1899 Hoffenheim vs FSV Mainz 05?
1899 Hoffenheim 1 - 1 FSV Mainz 05.
Where is 1899 Hoffenheim vs FSV Mainz 05 being played?
The match is being played at PreZero Arena.
What competition is 1899 Hoffenheim vs FSV Mainz 05 part of?
1899 Hoffenheim vs FSV Mainz 05 is a Regular Season - 12 fixture in the Bundesliga (Germany).
Who is favourite to win 1899 Hoffenheim vs FSV Mainz 05?
Our statistical model gives 1899 Hoffenheim a 49% chance of winning, FSV Mainz 05 a 26% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making 1899 Hoffenheim the favourite.
Will both teams score in 1899 Hoffenheim vs FSV Mainz 05?
Our model estimates a 70% probability that both 1899 Hoffenheim and FSV Mainz 05 will score (BTTS).
Will 1899 Hoffenheim vs FSV Mainz 05 have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 69%.
What is the head-to-head record between 1899 Hoffenheim and FSV Mainz 05?
Record (4 meetings): 1899 Hoffenheim 1W | Draws 0 | FSV Mainz 05 3W.
What form are 1899 Hoffenheim and FSV Mainz 05 in?
1899 Hoffenheim (all comps): 6W-1D-3L in 10 | 1.90 PPG | GF 2.20 / GA 1.80 | L5 W-L-W-L-D. FSV Mainz 05 (all comps): 1W-4D-5L in 10 | 0.70 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 2.00 | L5 D-L-D-W-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates 1899 Hoffenheim's attack at 0.97x the league average against FSV Mainz 05's defence at 1.11x — combine the two and it projects 2.06 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, FSV Mainz 05's attack versus 1899 Hoffenheim's defence, projects 1.48 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 45/45 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 10.0% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (9.1%), 2-2 (6.7%). Together the top three scorelines make up 26% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
1899 Hoffenheim Win
49%
2.05
26%
3.91
26%
3.92
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 1
9.1%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
8.9%
Draw
2 – 2
6.7%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.06
1899 Hoffenheim xG
Total xG
3.54
1.48
FSV Mainz 05 xG
2.05
49%
Home win
3.91
26%
Draw
3.92
26%
Away win
Goals Markets
87%
Over 1.5
1.15
13%
Under 1.5
7.69
69%
Over 2.5
1.45
31%
Under 2.5
3.23
47%
Over 3.5
2.13
53%
Under 3.5
1.89
28%
Over 4.5
3.57
72%
Under 4.5
1.39
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
70%
BTTS Yes
1.44
30%
BTTS No
3.29
Clean Sheet
23%
4.39
13%
7.84
Win to Nil
11%
8.99
3%
30.71
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.9 | 4.3 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 6.0 | 8.9 | 6.5 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| 2 | 6.2 | 9.1 | 6.7 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| 3 | 4.2 | 6.3 | 4.6 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| 4 | 2.2 | 3.2 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for 1899 Hoffenheim vs FSV Mainz 05?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 10.0%.
How many goals are 1899 Hoffenheim and FSV Mainz 05 expected to score?
The model projects 2.06 expected goals for 1899 Hoffenheim and 1.48 for FSV Mainz 05, a combined total of 3.54.
How confident is the prediction model for 1899 Hoffenheim vs FSV Mainz 05?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 49%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
1899 Hoffenheim's recent record stands at 16W 7D 22L from 45 games, a 1.22 PPG return, with W-L-W-L-D in the last five. The sample for 1899 Hoffenheim is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
FSV Mainz 05, meanwhile, have gone 13W 14D 18L across 45 games — 1.18 PPG, with D-L-D-W-D in their last five. The sample for FSV Mainz 05 is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: 1899 Hoffenheim on 1.22 PPG, FSV Mainz 05 on 1.18. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, 1899 Hoffenheim have managed 8W 2D 12L from 22 games — 1.18 PPG in front of their own supporters.
FSV Mainz 05's away record stands at 5W 7D 10L across 22 trips, a 1.00 PPG haul.
The Goals Picture
1899 Hoffenheim are averaging 1.58 goals scored and 1.71 conceded per game recently; FSV Mainz 05 are on 1.44 scored and 1.76 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: 1899 Hoffenheim have seen both teams score in 73% of their recent games; FSV Mainz 05 in 64%.
Last 45 Results — Bundesliga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
1899 Hoffenheim
Blended
FSV Mainz 05
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are 1899 Hoffenheim and FSV Mainz 05 in coming into this match?
1899 Hoffenheim have gone 16W 7D 22L in their last 45 games (1.22 PPG), while FSV Mainz 05 have gone 13W 14D 18L in their last 45 (1.18 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — 1899 Hoffenheim at home or FSV Mainz 05 away?
1899 Hoffenheim's home record (1.18 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — 1899 Hoffenheim at home: 1.18 PPG; FSV Mainz 05 away: 1.00 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between 1899 Hoffenheim and FSV Mainz 05 runs to 10 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to September 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Bundesliga. They last met on 4 April 2026, roughly 4 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
The biggest gap between the sides came on 10 Sep 2022, when 1899 Hoffenheim won 4-1 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
1899 Hoffenheim's record when hosting FSV Mainz 05 specifically: 2W 1D 2L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
2
1899 Hoffenheim
2
Draws
6
FSV Mainz 05
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between 1899 Hoffenheim and FSV Mainz 05?
From 10 meetings on record, 1899 Hoffenheim have won 2, FSV Mainz 05 have won 6, and 2 have been drawn.
When did 1899 Hoffenheim and FSV Mainz 05 last play each other?
They last met on 4 April 2026, when 1899 Hoffenheim 1-2 FSV Mainz 05.
Who has won more matches between 1899 Hoffenheim and FSV Mainz 05?
FSV Mainz 05 have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
1899 Hoffenheim are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 91% of their matches.
FSV Mainz 05 are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 86% of their matches.
The Numbers That Matter
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — 1899 Hoffenheim at 77%, FSV Mainz 05 at 64%. That combined rate makes BTTS Yes a well-supported trading angle.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 77% for 1899 Hoffenheim and 68% for FSV Mainz 05. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 64% and 36% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = 1899 Hoffenheim home games / FSV Mainz 05 away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when 1899 Hoffenheim play FSV Mainz 05?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 77% of 1899 Hoffenheim's games and 64% of FSV Mainz 05's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is 1899 Hoffenheim vs FSV Mainz 05 usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 77% of 1899 Hoffenheim's matches and 68% of FSV Mainz 05's.
Do 1899 Hoffenheim and FSV Mainz 05 tend to score early?
1899 Hoffenheim have had a goal before half-time in 91% of their recent matches, FSV Mainz 05 in 86% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
1899 Hoffenheim and FSV Mainz 05 share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
1899 Hoffenheim and FSV Mainz 05 finished level at 1-1 at PreZero Arena, Regular Season - 12, in the Bundesliga. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting 1899 Hoffenheim 2.06 xG and FSV Mainz 05 1.48 xG, a combined 3.54. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 actual goals. 1899 Hoffenheim fell 1.1 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of 1899 Hoffenheim attack 0.97 / defence 1.27 against FSV Mainz 05 attack 0.79 / defence 1.11, drawn from 45/45 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it 1899 Hoffenheim 49% | Draw 26% | FSV Mainz 05 26%, with 1899 Hoffenheim to win its most likely call at 49%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 26%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 69%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 89% and landed. Over 3.5 was 47% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 70% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 67% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (1899 Hoffenheim 67%, FSV Mainz 05 67%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 69%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
1899 Hoffenheim's trading profile (45 games, 22 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 73% of their matches — today it did.
FSV Mainz 05's trading profile (45 games, 22 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 64% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — 1899 Hoffenheim 1.22 PPG, FSV Mainz 05 1.18 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing. 1899 Hoffenheim (home/away splits) conceded 1 against a 1.86 average — tighter than their form line. FSV Mainz 05 (home/away splits) conceded 1 against a 1.95 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit). A poor return for the projections: the match defied the majority of what the numbers expected.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.